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Free delivery note template.

A delivery note (also called a packing slip) accompanies goods to a customer and lists exactly what is in the shipment. It is not a request for payment — the invoice handles that. Use invoice44 to issue clean, numbered delivery notes that the customer signs on arrival. Free, no signup, works offline.

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What a delivery note does

Confirms shipment

Lists what was sent so the customer can check on arrival.

Matches the PO

Quote the purchase order so receipts reconcile cleanly.

Signed on receipt

A signed delivery note is proof goods arrived.

Not a bill

No prices needed — the invoice carries the money.

How to create one

  1. Add seller & delivery address

    Your details and the delivery address (often different from billing).

  2. Quote the PO / reference

    Customer PO and your delivery note number.

  3. List items with quantities

    Each line: description and quantity shipped.

  4. Note partial shipments

    If part of a larger order, note what is outstanding.

  5. Send or print

    Include with the shipment for the customer to sign.

New to invoicing? Read how to create an invoice and how to send an invoice.

Frequently asked questions

What is a delivery note?

A delivery note (or packing slip) is a document that accompanies goods to a customer, listing exactly what is in the shipment with quantities. It is signed by the customer on receipt to confirm delivery.

How is a delivery note different from an invoice?

A delivery note confirms what was shipped — no prices, no payment request. The invoice that follows requests payment for the goods that were delivered.

Do I need prices on a delivery note?

Usually no — prices belong on the invoice. Some businesses include them for internal handling, but the customer expects to pay against the invoice, not the delivery note.

Can I reference the PO and invoice?

Yes — and you should. Quoting the PO and the eventual invoice number on the delivery note makes reconciliation simple for the customer.

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